Overeating Due to Stress?

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We usually think of stress as a "bad" thing, something to be avoided–but is stress actually bad for our health? How does stress affect our eating and our food choices? Why do some of us gain weight when we get stressed, while others lose weight? This week, we talk to Professor Da ...  Show more

Stress and overwhelm are some of the biggest triggers for emotional eating. This week we talk about how to feel stressed and overwhelmed without eating your feelings. If you can get good at feeling these types of emotions without dealing with them with food, you're going to find ...  Show more

Eating unhealthy foods is a common reaction to times of stress and fear. However, those unhealthy foods also lead to more anxiety and then a vicious cycle continues. Two nutritionists share what happens biochemically to your brain and body during this process and how you can s ...

In today's Dishing Up Nutrition, we're going to introduce you to a new way of thinking about stress. There are many types of stress, and believe it or not, some stress is actually positive. Where is your stress coming from? What are the most harmful sources of stress to our bo ...